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Open source cellular network targets rural populations (video)

Range Networks has developed an open source software defined radio implementation of the GSM Radio Network. The company has been funded by investors who want to help extend telecommunications to underserved populations, and make a profit at the same time. Recently Range has gotten a boost from negative publicity about Huawei because its products compete with Huawei’s.

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Martha DeGrasse
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Martha DeGrasse is the publisher of Network Builder Reports (nbreports.com). At RCR, Martha authored more than 20 in-depth feature reports and more than 2,400 news articles. She also created the Mobile Minute and the 5 Things to Know Today series. Prior to joining RCR Wireless News, Martha produced business and technology news for CNN and Dow Jones in New York and managed the online editorial group at Hoover’s Online before taking a number of years off to be at home when her children were young. Martha is the board president of Austin's Trinity Center and is a member of the Women's Wireless Leadership Forum.